Ukraine's Armed Forces have new combat robotic system with large-calibre machine gun
Ukraine's Defence Ministry has codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the D-21-12R ground combat robotic system equipped with a heavy machine gun.
Source: a statement by Ukraine's Defence Ministry
Details: The ministry writes that the complex has high cross-country ability in off-road conditions, mud and shallow water.
"The ground robotic system is fitted with a large-calibre machine gun. It is capable of performing a wide range of tasks, including surveillance, patrolling, providing fire support for our units, targeting enemy personnel and lightly armoured vehicles, and more," the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence said.
It is also noted that the operator of the D-21-12R combat robotic system can control its actions from a protected shelter at a considerable distance.
Earlier, Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, announced the technological development of the D-21-11 ground robot, which will perform combat missions at the front. It was created in the Brave1 cluster.
Ground robot D-21-11.
Photo: Mykhailo Fedorov on Telegram
"The machine is equipped with an automatic turret and can perform combat missions. For example, to conduct reconnaissance, assault or defend positions. The platform can also be used to safely deliver ammunition or provisions to soldiers in hot spots. The warhead is fully detachable. The combat part of the robot, D-11, has already been successfully tested and has received positive feedback from the military," said Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in 2024.
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